Frank McKone - Theatre Reviews and Drama Education

Theatre criticism and commentary by Frank McKone, Canberra, Australia. Reviews from 1996 to 2009 were originally edited and published by The Canberra Times. Reviews since 2010 are also published on Canberra Critics' Circle at www.ccc-canberracriticscircle.blogspot.com AusStage database record at https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/1541

Monday, 30 September 1996

1996: Preview Australian National Playwrights' Conference public presentations

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Something serious is happening at the Australian National Playwrights' Conference at the ANU Arts Centre.  Most of it is hidden, for ve...
Wednesday, 25 September 1996

1996: Report article on Australian National Playwrights' Conference

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The Australian National Playwrights' Conference , running this week and next at the ANU Arts Centre and Burgmann College, is like one of...
Sunday, 22 September 1996

1996: Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Brad Fraser

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 Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Brad Fraser.  Directed for The Company by Catherine Mann.  Currong Contemporary ...
Friday, 20 September 1996

1996: Princess Ida by Gilbert and Sullivan

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Princess Ida , or Gilbert and Sullivan meets Germaine Greer.  Queanbeyan Players at Queanbeyan Bicentennial Centre, September 19-21 and 26-2...
Friday, 6 September 1996

1996: Feature article on Australian National Playwrights' Conference

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The Australian National Playwrights' Conference at the ANU Arts Centre from Monday September 23 to Saturday night October 5, 1996.  Pub...
Thursday, 5 September 1996

1996: The Incorruptible by Louis Nowra

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The Incorruptible by Louis Nowra .  Directed by Aubrey Mellor.  Designer: Shaun Gurton.  Sydney Theatre Company at Canberra Theatre Centre, ...
Thursday, 29 August 1996

1996: The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin by Steve J. Spears

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The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin by Steve J. Spears.  Ian Croker, directed by Colin Anderson, at Cafe Thespia.  Professional.     "I...
Monday, 26 August 1996

1996: Preview article on Neither Here Nor There by Olwen Wymark

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 Preview: Neither Here Nor There by Olwen Wymark.  ACT Drama Association, directed by Lynette Wallis.  Currong Contemporary Arts Theatre, Go...
Tuesday, 20 August 1996

1996: Feature article on Don's Party by David Williamson

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 Don's Party by David Williamson to be presented by the Bruce Hall Players, ANU Arts Centre, August 22-23 at 8 pm and August 24, 1996 a...

1996: Lucy in the Leap Year by Nadia Wheatley

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Lucy in the Leap Year adapted, from her own novel, by Nadia Wheatley.  Theatre South at the ANU Arts Centre, August 20, 1996.  Directed by ...
Monday, 19 August 1996

1996: Feature article on Australian National Young Playwrights' Weekend

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Young Playwrights' Weekend .  Director/dramaturg Carol Woodrow. In conjunction with Canberra Youth Theatre, directed by Roland Manderson...
Tuesday, 13 August 1996

1996: Feature article on Canberra Milk High Schools and Colleges Dance Festival

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Is the annual Canberra Milk High Schools and Colleges Dance Festival , which began in 1986 with the theme "Peace", still "......
Monday, 12 August 1996

1996: Nothing Like the Odyssey by John Eastman and Brendan O'Connell

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Nothing Like the Odyssey .  Self Raising Theatre for The Jigsaw Company.  Directed by Lenny Covner. Touring schools Years 7-10, August 12 ti...
Wednesday, 31 July 1996

1996: Charlotte's Web

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Charlotte's Web .  Company Skylark: adapted by Gilly Farrelly from the original story by E.B.White.  Directed by Christine Anketell. At ...
Tuesday, 16 July 1996

1996: Two versions of At the Foot of the Storyteller's Chair by Bronwyn Vaughan

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 Version 1 of this review was more than 370 words in length, so only Version 2 was published by the  Canberra Times Version 1 At the Foot...
Thursday, 20 June 1996

1996: Walt Disney's World on Ice

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Walt Disney's World on Ice . Written and directed by Jerry Bilik.  Skating Director and Choreographer: Bob Paul.  At the StarDome, Exhib...
Wednesday, 19 June 1996

1996: ThoughtProcess by Chris Skene

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ThoughtProcess written and produced by Chris Skene.  Directed by Chris Skene and Catherine Jean-Krista.  Currong Contemporary Arts Theatre....
Thursday, 13 June 1996

1996: Move Over Mrs Markham by Ray Cooney & John Chapman

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Move Over Mrs Markham by Ray Cooney & John Chapman.  Canberra Star Comedy Company at Belconnen Community Centre Theatre, June 13.  Dire...

1996: The Shooga Shoogie Show

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The Shooga Shoogie Show .  George Spartels with Elliott Wiltshier and Michelle Ellard.  Albert Hall 10 am Thursday June 13, 1996.  Professio...
Wednesday, 12 June 1996

1996: Heretic by David Williamson

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    Heretic by David Williamson.  Sydney Theatre Company at the Canberra Theatre Centre, Wednesday June 12.  Directed by Wayne Harrison. De...
Friday, 7 June 1996

1996: Shortis & Curlies by John Shortis, Moya Simpson, Andrew Bissett

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    Shortis & Curlies John Shortis, Moya Simpson, Andrew Bissett at The School of Arts Cafe, 108 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan.  Season: T...
Wednesday, 5 June 1996

1996: Preview of Heretic by David Williamson

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Preview:     Heretic by David Williamson.  Sydney Theatre Company at the Canberra Theatre Centre.  Directed by Wayne Harrison. Designer: Jo...
Thursday, 30 May 1996

1996: Canberra Rep's 22nd Old Time Music Hall

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The 22nd Old Time Music Hall '96 Canberra Repertory at ANU Arts Centre.  Direction - Rosemary Hyde. Music - Andrew Kay.  Choreography -...
Thursday, 23 May 1996

1996: Kiss Me Kate by Cole Porter

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Kiss Me Kate by Cole Porter.  Queanbeyan Players at Queanbeyan Bicentennial Centre, May 23.  Director/Designer: Marie Jensen.  Musical Dire...
Wednesday, 22 May 1996

1996: Salty Seagull Takes Off by Marie-Martine Ferrari and Shelley MacDonald

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Salty Seagull Takes Off .  Company Skylark directed by Catherine Mann.  Original script by Marie-Martine Ferrari and Shelley MacDonald.  Mus...
Tuesday, 21 May 1996

1996: The Three Little Pigs by Charlotte and Sean Meany

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The Three Little Pigs by Charlotte and Sean Meany.  Toybox Puppet Theatre Company.  Pre-school and Early Childhood.  Available for in-schoo...
Wednesday, 8 May 1996

1996: Mercury by Manuel Aston

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Mercury by Manuel Aston .  The Jigsaw Company at Currong Contemporary Arts Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, and on tour.  Directed by Lyne...
Tuesday, 7 May 1996

1996: Monica's House by Monica Trapaga, with Penny Flanagan

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 Monica's House by Monica Trapaga, with Penny Flanagan.  Script: Monica Trapaga.  Music: Julian Gough, Dave Basten.  Sound: Daniele Dig...
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